Event spotlight: BEER + BITES to take place April 1

Wednesday

Mar 8, 2017 at 3:01 AM

WHAT: BEER + BITESWHEN: 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m., April 1.WHERE: Memorial Hall, 590 Main St., MelroseCOST: $40 in advance ABOUT: Attendees can sample an array of locally produced beers and cider and complimentary appetizers from area food establishments. Participating brewers include Bantam Cider, Bent Water Brewing, Bone Up Brewing, Castle Island Brewing, Clown Shoes Beer, Collective Arts Brewing, Far from the Tree Cider, Harpoon, Ipswich Ale Brewery, Jack’s Abbey Craft Lagers, Medford Brewing, Merrimack Ales, Mighty Squirrel, Newburyport Brewing and RiverWalk Brewing. The event benefits Melrose Highlands Congregational Church and the programs and outreach it supports. For information and access to tickets, visit http://www.melrosebeerandbites.com. If the tasting sessions are not sold out in advance, tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event.